Boots Anson-Roa
María Elisa Cristóbal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson, born January 30, 1947), better known as Boots Anson-Rodrigo, is a Filipino actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.
Boots Anson-Rodrigo | |
|---|---|
| Born | María Elisa Cristóbal Anson-Rodrigo January 30, 1947 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, host, columnist, editor, lecturer |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Spouse(s) | Pedro "Pete" Roa
( m. 1964; died 2007)Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr. ( m. 2014) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Oscar Moreno (father) Belen Cristóbal (mother) |
| Relatives | Alvin Anson (brother) |
Early life
Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent, Manila.
Personal life
Anson-Roa was married to Pedro "Pete" Roa, her co-host in the series Dance-o-Rama from 1964 until his death in 2007. The couple had four children and nine grandchildren.
On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo.[1] They married on June 14, 2014.[2]
Educational background
- A.B. Speech and Drama: University of the Philippines, 1960–1964 (thesis incomplete)
- Basic Journalism: Georgetown University, Washington D.C. – 1983
- Public and Media Relations: Georgetown University, Washington D.C. – 1984
- Television Production: Media General Cable Network, Virginia – 1993
Acting career
Anson-Roa began acting in 1968, appearing opposite prestigious names of her generation like Dante Rivero, Joseph Estrada and Fernando Poe Jr. under Sampaguita Pictures and with the legendary caviteño Ramon Revilla Sr. She was given Lifetime Achievement awards by FAMAS and Star Awards, for all her contributions to the media industry.[3]
Awards, honors and distinctions received
- Outstanding Movie Personality: PMPC – 1979
- FAMAS Award for Uplifting the Movie Industry: FAMAS Awards – 1976
- Best Emcee ALIW Awards: – 1979–1981
- Ten Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service Award: TOWNS Foundation – 1974
- Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994
- Outstanding Parents of the Year: Gintong Ina Foundation – 1994-1998
- Women Who Make a Difference: Soroptimist International – 1995
- Outstanding Women in Media: Philippine Women's University – 1995
- Outstanding Media Practitioner: Eastern Telecommunications – 1997
- Outstanding Alumna: University of the Philippines – June 2000
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Star Awards for Movies – March 2001
- Lifetime Achievement Award: FAMAS Awards – March 2003
- Best TV Actress (MMK:Kamison – 22nd Golden Dove Awards – 2014
- Outstanding Manilan Award – 2017
Professional activities
Membership in professional organizations
- Member, Board: Balikatan sa Kaunlaran – 1997–present
- Vice-Chairman for Television: Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, Metro Manila Chapter – 1998–present
- Chairman: Friends of PHSA (Philippine High School for the Arts, CCP) – 1995–present
- Vice-Chairman: National Commission for Culture and the Arts – Film Committee
- Director: U.P. Arts and Letters Alumni Foundation – 1995
- Trustee: MOWELFUND – 1994–present
Publications
- Columnist/ Feature Writer: Manila–U.S. Mail – 1992–1993
- Editor-in-Chief: Balikatan Herald – 1994
- Columnist: Isyu (broadsheet) – 1998
- Contributor: Philippine Daily Inquirer – 1995–present
Workshops/ seminars/ lectures conducted
- Lecturer/Trainer on Media, Communications, Culture, Performing Arts, Public and Human Relations, Women, Family and Values
Conference/ conventions
- RP-China Film Exchange Program: Beijing, China – March 2002
- 20th UNESCO International Media Conference: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France – March 1999
- International Congress on Communications: Mariapolis Center, Rome, Italy – June 2000
Community involvement
- Public Relations Officer: Assumption Alumnae – 1987–1993
- Governor: Philippine National Red Cross – 1980–1982
- Director/ PRO: U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation – 1979–1981
- Director/ Board Member: National Commission on the Rehabilitation of the Disabled – 1979
- Director/ Resource Person: Philippine Mental Health Association, Quezon City Chapter – 1979–1980
- Benefactor/ Advisor: DARE (Anti-Drug Foundation)
- Adviser: Philippine Association for the Deaf – 1977–1982
Civil service
Anson-Roa ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 under the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP). She has held a variety of positions, including Executive Director of MOWELFUND, Inc;[4]
Filmography
Film
- Siete Dolores (1968)
- Ang Kawatan (1969)
- Adriana (1969)
- Rowena (1969) Sonya
- Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969) Cynthia
- Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
- Santiago! (1970) Rowena
- "Ang Uliran: Imelda" (1970)
- I Love Mama, I Love Papa (1971)
- The Wonderful World of Music (1971)
- Living Doll (1971)
- Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)
- Liezl at Ang 7 Hoods (1971)
- El Vibora (1972) Cecilia
- Tatay Na Si Erap (1972)
- Santo Domingo (1972)
- Villa Miranda (1972)
- Ang Agila At Ang Araw (1973)
- Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973) Superman's Creator
- Tanikalang Dugo (1973)
- Ander Di Saya Si Erap (1973)
- James Wong (1973)
- Paruparong Itim (1973)
- May Isang Tsuper ng Taksi (1974)
- Dalawa Ang Nagdalantao Sa Akin (1974)
- Bawal: Asawa Mo, Asawa Ko (1974)
- Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Ibig Mo! (1974)
- Lulubog Lilitaw Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (1974) Sister Elisa
- Ang Manika Ay Takot sa Krus (1975)
- Pagsapit ng Dilim (1975)
- Anak ng Araw (1975)
- Anino ng Araw (1975)
- Saan Ka Pupunta Ms. Lutgarda Nicolas? (1975) Lutgarda Nicolas
- Ang Pag-Ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin (1975)
- Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak (1975)
- Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae (1975)
- Isinumpa (1975)
- Postcards From China (1975)
- The Goodfather (1975)
- Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson Sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin (1976) Rosa Henson Averion
- Tatlong Kasalanan (1976)
- Daigdig ng Lagim (1976)
- Hubad na Bayani (1977)
- Hatiin Natin ang Gabi (1978)
- Malabanan: Kilabot Hunter ng Cavite (1978)
- Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978) Mother Superior
- Camerino (1978)
- Hermano Puli (1979)
- Warrant of Arrest (1979)
- Tonyong Bayawak (1979)
- Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina (1980) Mother Superior
- Hiwaga (1980)
- Tembong (1980)
- P.S. I Love You (1981) Isabel
- Jack en Jill Sa Amerika (1988)
- Doring Dorobo (1993)
- The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy! (1993)
- Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) Mrs. Hidalgo
- May Minamahal (1993) Becky
- Mayor Cesar Climaco (1994) Julia Floreta-Climaco
- Bawal na Gamot (1994)
- Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1994)
- The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? (1994)
- The Anabelle Huggins Story – Ruben Ablaza Tragedy: Mea Culpa (1995)
- Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) Aling Cedes
- The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)
- Mangarap Ka (1995) Belen
- Kay Pait ng Bukas (1996)
- Ama, Ina, Anak (1996) Cita Nolasco
- Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 (1997)
- Nagmumurang Kamatis (1997)
- Flames: The Movie (1997) Amparo (segment "Pangako")
- May Isang Pamilya (1999) Isabel
- Hinahanap-Hanap Kita (1999) Mrs. Matias
- Ganito Ako Magmahal (1999)
- Kapalit? (2002)
- Mano Po (2002) Elisa Go
- The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003)
- Bridal Shower (2004) Doña Vergie
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004) Maria
- Ilusyon (2005) Doktor
- Ang Anak ni Brocka (2005)
- Pepot Artista (2005) Richter
- Blue Moon (2005) Cora
- Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006) Aling Tess (segment "Martes")
- White Lady (2006) Lola Tasya
- Sukob (2006) Tessie
- Rekados (2006) Josefina
- Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (2006) Ama
- Angels (2007) Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 (2007) Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")
- When Love Begins (2008) Marietta Caballero
- Caregiver (2008) Marissa Gonzales
- One True Love (2008) Lola
- Lovebirds (2008)
- Tutok (2009) Lydia
- Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009) Jin Feng
- Till My Heartaches End (2010) Tita Baby
- Ang Babae Sa Sementeryo (2010) Sister Sol
- Ika-Sampu (2010) Mrs. Amada dela Vega
- Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (2011) Marites
- My House Husband: Ikaw Na! (2011) Lilia
- Unfriend (2014) Grandma Ester
- Third Eye (2014) Gloria
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Type of Role |
| 2019 | Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko | Adora "Abuela" Divinagracia | GMA Network | Supporting role / Anti-hero |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Helen Rosales | Supporting role / Protagonist | |
| 2015 | Walang Iwanan | Ina | ABS-CBN | Special participation |
| Princess in the Palace | Doña Victorina Jacinto | GMA Network | Supporting role / Anti-hero | |
| Sabado Badoo | Herself | Cameo Footage Featured | ||
| LolaBasyang.com | Lola B | TV5 | Narrator | |
| Baker King | Lee Hye Yeong | |||
| 2014 | Strawberry Lane | Stella Tolentino | GMA Network | Special participation / Anti-hero |
| Rhodora X | Amparo "Panchang" Sales | |||
| 2013 | Misibis Bay | Delia Ramirez | TV5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamison | Tessa | ABS-CBN | Episode guest | |
| 2012 | Aso ni San Roque | Doña Constancia "Connie" Aragon | GMA Network | Supporting role / Antagonist |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rose | ABS-CBN | Episode guest | |
| Luna Blanca | Donya Priscilla | GMA Network | ||
| My Beloved | Old Sharina | |||
| 2011 | Munting Heredera | Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat | Supporting role | |
| Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Remedios "Elena" Sebastiano | ABS-CBN | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Esmeralda | ||
| 2007 | Pangarap na Bituin | Perla Ledesma | ||
| Kokey | Doña Ingrid Allegre | |||
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Aswang | ||
| Pinoy Dream Academy | Herself/Media Ethics Teacher | |||
| 2005 | Magpakailanman | GMA Network | Episode guest | |
| Sugo | Adela | |||
| 2004 | Love to Love: Sweet Exchange | Episode guest | ||
| 2002 | Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw | Felisa | ||
| 2001 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Corazon Montenegro | ABS-CBN | |
| 2000 | Alas Dose sa Trese | Herself | IBC | Host |
| Sharing in the City | RPN | |||
| 1999 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lollipop | ABS-CBN | Episode guest | |
| 1995 | World Youth Day 1995 The Pope in Manila | Herself | GMA Network | Host |
| 1993 | Da Look-A-Layks: Pinabiyak Na Bunga | |||
| 1993-1995 | Ako....Babae | RPN | ||
| 1993-1994 | GMA Telecine Specials | GMA Network | ||
| 1983 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | Herself | Host | |
| 1975 | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Herself | Host | |
| 1975-1979 | Seeing Stars With Joe Quirino | Herself | IBC | Guest co-host |
| 1970-1972 | Elisa | ABS-CBN | ||
| 1966-1969 | Sunday Sweet Sunday | |||
| 1962-1972 | Dance-O-Rama | Herself | ABC | |
| 1962-1967 | Two for the Road | ABS-CBN |
Endorsements
- United Home
- Master Sardines
- Grow Growing Up Milk
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References
- Noots Anson-Roa engaged to King Rodrigo, entertainment.inquirer.net; accessed 11 March 2015.
- Anson-Roa and Rodrigo marry, philstar.com; accessed 11 March 2015.
- "Film Academy of the Philippines » BOOTS ANSON-ROA". filmacademyphil.org. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
- San Diego, Bayani Jr. (13 October 2011). "'Contravida' Boots Anson-Roa bowls for a cause". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
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